Cainiao Network has set a new industry standard at its recent Global Smart Logistics Summit on 28 June, with the launch of the company’s ‘5-day’ global express delivery service. The Alibaba logistics unit will partner AliExpress to provide this offering, which promises to deliver cross-border parcels within five working days. Cainiao said this will be achieved through full-chain operational optimization and streamlining of workflows across first-mile pick-up, line haul, overseas distribution, … [Read more...] about Cainiao pushes global express service to 5 days
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SF Airlines visits Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi
Etihad Cargo welcomed senior leaders from China's SF Airlines in Abu Dhabi earlier this month as both companies reviewed the block space agreements announced earlier this year and explore expansion opportunities. During the visit, Etihad Airways and SF Airlines entered into an ‘expanded’ memorandum of understanding (MoU). The new MoU, signed on 16 June 2023, is expected to grow their respective networks via the Abu Dhabi and Wuhan air hubs. Under the new agreement, Etihad Cargo and SF … [Read more...] about SF Airlines visits Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi
FedEx expands its capabilities in Guangzhou
FedEx Express recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Guangzhou Municipal Government to form an in-depth strategic collaboration. Under the MOU, FedEx and the Guangzhou Municipal Government will fully cooperate on customs clearance, cross-border e-commerce, and the establishment of the South China Operations Center. The two sides will jointly promote FedEx strategy and business development in Guangzhou, expand e-commerce logistic services, and support Guangzhou’s … [Read more...] about FedEx expands its capabilities in Guangzhou
Kerry Logistics delivers in style for fast fashion
Kerry Logistics Network Limited has rolled out a sorting solution that resulted in 270 percent increase in overall productivity, the company claims. The company has introduced the sorting robot ‘KOOLBee’ to enhance its e-commerce fulfilment service for a global fast fashion brand. Requiring only a small area to operate, the robots have the advantage of being quickly deployed, reconfigured and scaled up, increasing the accessibility and flexibility of sortation automation compared with … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics delivers in style for fast fashion
UPS Healthcare opens Singapore west facility
UPS Healthcare last week (18 May) announced the official opening of a new US$20m purpose-built facility, which will expand its footprint into the west of Singapore. Ianne Loh, Vice President for AMEA at UPS Healthcare, said the new location will strengthen the company’s ability to manage and combine both ocean and air shipments and support Singapore’s distribution hub ambitions in the pharmaceutical industry. According to UPS, Singapore is home to more than 60 multinational medtech … [Read more...] about UPS Healthcare opens Singapore west facility
DHL Express activates GoGreen Plus for air cargo
Earlier this week (9 May) DHL Aviation, the in-house airline of DHL Express, launched the optional GoGreen Plus service for its air cargo product. The new GoGreen Plus service, which was first launched for express courier shipments, is set to start in June for air cargo customers and is expected to reduce (through ‘inset’) the carbon emissions associated with their cargo using sustainable aviation fuel or SAF. Customers can ‘tailor the CO2e reduction they want to achieve and the amount of … [Read more...] about DHL Express activates GoGreen Plus for air cargo